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HabitNow alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave HabitNow: android only, and free data stays only on the device, without cloud backup. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces HabitNow, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Loop Habit Tracker currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Habitify logoHabitifyFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +15 of 559.6
2HabitKit logoHabitKitFree plan + paidNoiOS, Android4 of 457.2
3Productive (habit tracker) logoProductive (habit tracker)Free plan + paidNoiOS, Android4 of 455.3
4TickTick logoTickTickFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +44 of 452.2
  1. Habitify logo

    1. HabitifyTop pick

    Best for: People who switch between iPhone, Android and desktop and want one synced habit list

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, macOS

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from HabitNow

    Runs on iPhone, Android and web with sync, for people using more than one device.

    Pros

    • Sync across iOS, Android, Mac and web
    • Apple Health, Google Fit and calendar integrations
    • API plus Zapier and IFTTT automation
    • Lifetime purchase available

    Cons

    • Free plan allows only three habits
    • Most useful features require Premium
    • Fewer journaling or mood features than some rivals
    Visit Habitify Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Habitify a good HabitNow alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    3 habits
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitify.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium (annual)
    $2.49/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitify.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Lifetime
    $59.99 one-time
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitify.me(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    Yes, plus Zapier and IFTTT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitify.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    2 million+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitify.me(opens source in a new tab)
  2. HabitKit logo

    2. HabitKit

    Best for: People who like a visual, low-pressure tracker on one phone without an account

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from HabitNow

    A visual tracker on both Android and iPhone with a lifetime purchase option.

    Pros

    • Grid view rewards consistency without harsh resets
    • No account needed and works offline
    • Lifetime purchase option
    • Good widgets

    Cons

    • No automatic sync between devices
    • Some features limited in the free version
    • No web or desktop app
    Visit HabitKit Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is HabitKit a good HabitNow alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    Free to download
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitkit.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iPhone and Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitkit.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Lifetime option
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitkit.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Sync
    No automatic sync
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitkit.app(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Productive (habit tracker) logo

    3. Productive (habit tracker)

    Best for: Beginners who want guided routines, templates and reminders on their phone

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from HabitNow

    Routine-focused with guided challenges, available on both iOS and Android.

    Pros

    • Large library of habit templates
    • Routines grouped by time of day
    • Challenges add a social nudge

    Cons

    • Many features locked behind a subscription
    • No web or desktop version
    • Onboarding pushes hard toward Premium
    Visit Productive (habit tracker) Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Productive (habit tracker) a good HabitNow alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free trial
    7 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026productiveapp.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium features
    Unlimited habits, challenges, no ads
    Checked Oct 25, 2026productiveapp.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Downloads
    15 million+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026productiveapp.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Templates
    Habit template library
    Checked Oct 25, 2026productiveapp.io(opens source in a new tab)
  4. TickTick logo

    4. TickTick

    Best for: Individuals who want tasks, a focus timer, habits and a calendar in a single app

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    52.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from HabitNow

    A full cross-platform to-do app with a habit tracker built in.

    Pros

    • Pomodoro timer and habit tracker built in
    • Calendar and kanban views alongside lists
    • Apps on every major platform, including Linux

    Cons

    • Calendar views and higher list limits need Premium
    • Feature-dense interface can feel busy
    • Collaboration is basic compared with team tools
    Visit TickTick Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is TickTick a good HabitNow alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Premium price
    US$49.99/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ticktick.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, 9 lists with 99 tasks each
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ticktick.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium limits
    299 lists, 999 tasks per list
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ticktick.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, extension
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ticktick.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best HabitNow alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Loop Habit Tracker logo

Best HabitNow alternative for most people

Loop Habit Tracker

Free and open source for Android, if you only need habit tracking.

Loop Habit Tracker logo

Best HabitNow alternative for a free option

Loop Habit Tracker

Free and open source for Android, if you only need habit tracking.

Habitify logo

Best HabitNow alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Habitify

Runs on iPhone, Android and web with sync, for people using more than one device.

Loop Habit Tracker logo

Best HabitNow alternative for open source

Loop Habit Tracker

Free and open source for Android, if you only need habit tracking.

TickTick logo

Best HabitNow alternative for Mac

TickTick

A full cross-platform to-do app with a habit tracker built in.

TickTick logo

Best HabitNow alternative for Windows

TickTick

A full cross-platform to-do app with a habit tracker built in.

TickTick logo

Best HabitNow alternative for Linux

TickTick

A full cross-platform to-do app with a habit tracker built in.

HabitKit logo

Best HabitNow alternative for iPhone and Android

HabitKit

A visual tracker on both Android and iPhone with a lifetime purchase option.

Habitify logo

Best HabitNow alternative for working in the browser

Habitify

Runs on iPhone, Android and web with sync, for people using more than one device.

HabitNow alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to HabitNow?

Loop Habit Tracker ranks first right now. Free and open source for Android, if you only need habit tracking. Habitify and HabitKit follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to HabitNow?

Yes. Loop Habit Tracker (open source), Habitify (free plan + paid), HabitKit (free plan + paid) and Productive (habit tracker) (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to HabitNow?

Yes: Loop Habit Tracker.

Which HabitNow alternatives work on Linux?

TickTick runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from HabitNow?

The complaints we hear most: android only; free data stays only on the device, without cloud backup; premium licence is tied to one Google account.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces HabitNow, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.